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200 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802134455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Leaving Las Vegas, the first novel by John O’Brien, is a disturbing and emotionally wrenching story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera, a prostitute, and Ben, an alcoholic, stumble together and discover in each other a res...
Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews
Moods
sad 91%
emotional 78%
reflective 34%
challenging 30%
funny 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Rape, Sexual violenceMinor
Incest
200 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802134455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Leaving Las Vegas, the first novel by John O’Brien, is a disturbing and emotionally wrenching story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera, a prostitute, and Ben, an alcoholic, stumble together and discover in each other a res...
Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews
Moods
sad 91%
emotional 78%
reflective 34%
challenging 30%
funny 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Rape, Sexual violenceMinor
Incest